Forthcoming Primary Competitions Events
3:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Wilts & Swindon Schools Dance Festival
Wyvern Theatre, Swindon
This is a fantastic opportunity for your pupils to perform on a professional stage and perform in front of family and friends.
9:30 am - 11:30 am
'B' Team Football (yr5/6)
Abbey Park School, Swindon
A great opportunity for those pupils not usually selected for the school football team to enjoy some competition and represent the school.
3:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Gloucestershire Schools Dance Festival
Cheltenham Town Hall, Cheltenham Gloucestershire
This is a fantastic opportunity for your pupils to perform on a professional stage and perform in front of family and friends.
9:30 am - 11:45 am
Netball Competition (yr5/6)
Dorcan, Swindon
A fun competition for pupils in Yrs 5 and 6. We will follow England Netball’s ‘Bee Netball’ format which includes a player rotation (similar to High 5). A team may include a maximum of 2 boys but can be 100% girls if you prefer. Matches will be officiated by sports leaders.
Matches will be played in the dome which can be chilly – please dress appropriately!
This competition is for Fortius Member schools only.
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Girls Football (yr5/6)
The Swindome at Supermarine, Swindon Wiltshire
A great opportunity for those pupils not usually selected for the school football team to enjoy some competition and represent the school.
9:30 am - 11:45 am
Netball Competition (yr3/4)
Dorcan, Swindon
A fun competition for pupils in Yrs 5 and 6. We will follow England Netball’s ‘Bee Netball’ format which includes a player rotation (similar to High 5). A team may include a maximum of 2 boys but can be 100% girls if you prefer. Matches will be officiated by sports leaders.
Matches will be played in the dome which can be chilly – please dress appropriately!
This competition is for Fortius Member schools only.
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hockey Competition (yr5/6)
The Deanery Academy, Swindon Wiltshire
The annual hockey competition for yrs5/6 as part of the School Games Winter programme. This is a mixed competition – 7-a-side and your team must maintain a 3/4 gender split on pitch.
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tag Rugby Competition (yr3/4)
Lydiard Park Academy, Swindon
Pupils in yrs 3/4. There are no gender requirements for this competition. Players must hold the ball in 2 hands and no diving to score a try!
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Tag Rugby Competition (yr5/6)
Lydiard Park Academy,
Pupils in yrs 5 and 6. Team needs to include 4 boys and 4 girls on the pitch (squad can be up to 12). Players must hold the ball in 2 hands and no diving to score a try!
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Primary Gymnastics Competition (yr1/2, 3/4 & 5/6)
Isambard Community School, Swindon
The gymnastics competition takes the main form of the performance of a set routine (supplied to all teams that enter or upon request).
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
School Games Dodgeball Competition (yr5/6)
Dodgeball has been added to the School Games programme this year – so our top schools will progress to a county final!
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
School Games Quadkids Competition 1 AM (yr5/6)
The County Ground Athletics Track, Swindon
Team must consist of 4 boys and 4 girls (but can bring an extra boy and girl) and each participant will do a 600 metre run, a 75m sprint, a standing long jump and a vortex howler throw (like a Nerf ball).
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
School Games Quadkids Competition 2 PM (yr5/6)
The County Ground Athletics Track, Swindon
Team must consist of 4 boys and 4 girls (but can bring an extra boy and girl) and each participant will do a 600 metre run, a 75m sprint, a standing long jump and a vortex howler throw (like a Nerf ball).
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
School Games Orienteering (yr4/5)
Lydiard Park, Swindon
Orienteering is an active outdoor adventure sport that challenges both the mind and the body. Finding points and making choices develops self belief, respect and teamwork. Boys and girls compete together.
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Quadkids Competition (yr1/2)
The County Ground Athletics Track, Swindon
Team must consist of 4 boys and 4 girls (but can bring an extra boy and girl) and each participant will do a 400 metre run, a 75m sprint, a standing long jump and a vortex howler throw (like a Nerf ball).
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wiltshire KS1 Dance Festival
Wyvern Theatre, Swindon
This is a fantastic opportunity for your pupils to perform on a professional stage and perform in front of family and friends.
9:15 am - 12:15 pm
Quadkids Competition (yr3/4)
The County Ground Athletics Track, Swindon
Team must consist of 4 boys and 4 girls (but can bring an extra boy and girl) and each participant will do a 400 metre run, a 75m sprint, a standing long jump and a vortex howler throw (like a Nerf ball).
